savor — guide to dining on the azalea coast
Renee Saffo
W ilmington’s First L ady
is frequently found on the
center stage of soirees and
social scenes. W hen it’s up
to this lady’s choice, where
does she prefer to dine?
Just a stone’s throw from
home, across the bridge to
W rightsville Beach you’ll
find her taking a ringside
seat on the Intracoastal
W aterway.
Describe your relationship
with food — are you truly a
food lover?
RS “A bsolutely, I love it
and look forward to my
meals! I often get teased
about being able to always
clean a plate.”
Do you like to try new
things or do you stick with
what you know?
RS “I like variety and spicing
things up, as well as
experimenting with new
entrees especially if they
are new to a restaurant’s
menu.”
Where did you experience
the best meal you ever ate in
Wilmington?
RS “T he crabcakes at
Bluewater G rill are absolutely
fabulous with their
white chunky meat.”
What specifically about the
meal made it so memorable?
RS “It is a marvelous dish
with scrumptious sides
and an absolutely amazing
view; whether day or
night, watching the boats
go by on the Intracoastal
W aterway is hard to beat!”
The Dish Jumbo L ump
C rabcakes: L ump back-fin
crabmeat, breadcrumbs,
herbs and spices baked to a
golden brown.
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WBM october 2011